24/7 Full-Service Emergency Department

In the event of a true medical emergency do not drive yourself, call 911 immediately.

When you or a loved one needs immediate medical attention, it's a comfort to know that the full-service, Garner Healthplex Emergency Department is nearby. Services for children and adults are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The emergency department includes:

WakeMed Garner Healthplex also receives patients by local emergency medical services. The Emergency Department is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians with specialty physicians available as needed. This facility and service will accommodate patients brought in by EMS in ambulances.

Imaging Services

WakeMed is designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, one of the largest and most influential medical associations in the United States. At our Garner location, we provide comprehensive imaging services for adults and children, including:

MRI

CT scan

X-ray

Ultrasound

Appointments for all imaging services are readily available. Routine X-rays are performed on a walk-in basis.

A physician's order is required for all exams. Please bring your physician order and insurance information with you. Imaging services are conveniently located on the first floor of WakeMed Garner Healthplex. All tests are performed by licensed radiologic technologists and interpreted by board-certified radiologists.

Imaging services are available from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Laboratory Services

Our laboratory offers specimen collection for a full range of diagnostic and pathologic testing, as well as frozen sections. Many of the more frequently ordered tests are done on-site, while others are sent to our Raleigh Campus for analysis. WakeMed's laboratories are among the most comprehensive and advanced in the nation. A physician's order is required for all exams.

Address, Directions & Hours

Surface parking is available next to the building, and patients can be dropped off and picked up under the covered entry via the circular drive.

Hours and Appointments

The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Outpatient radiology hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Outpatient laboratory services are available from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.